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ITEM

NOTE:

The presentation by Dr. Murenbeeld (Item No. 2) will take place in the Council Chambers from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.  The balance of the meeting will be held in the Anderson Room.

MINUTES

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1.

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on Tuesday, May 20^th, 2003.

DELEGATION

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2.

Dr. Martin Murenbeeld To provide an economic update.

ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

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3.

Canada/British Columbia Infrastructure Program Applications
(Report:  June 9/03, File No.:  1090-01) (REDMS No. 1020992)

Designated Speaker:  Steve Ono

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the grant application for the East Richmond Branch Library with a municipal priority ranking of 9 be withdrawn from the Canada/British Columbia Infrastructure Program.

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

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4.

SISTER CITY COMMITTEE
(Report:  June 2/03, File No.:  0168-01) (REDMS No. 998907)

Designated Speaker:  Anne Stevens

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Council approve funding of $15,000 from Council contingency to cover the costs of the Wakayama 30th Anniversary celebrations in the fall of 2003; and
 

(2)

That Council approve the placement of Sister City banners in Steveston  and around City Hall during the 30th anniversary celebrations.

ADJOURNMENT